Shell Vacations Hospitality Presents the First Ever Travelers’ Photo Talent Contest “Share Your Pic, Win a Trip”for a Grand Prize Valued at $1,140 and One Trip Giveaway Each Week to Napa Valley, Las Vegas, Anaheim and Phoenix.
Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) July 14, 2010
Prize Package
Each year, professional and amateur photographers take countless vacation photos to remember the beautiful and memorable places they have traveled. Mysterious pyramids, tropical rainforests, ancient volcanoes, scenic coasts, and winter wonderlands – these sites among others, remind travelers of their favorite reasons to leave home and snapshot their own, unique paradise. Now travelers and explorers alike can showcase their favorite and best vacation photos, by entering in the Share Your Pic, Win a Trip, sponsored by Shell Vacations Hospitality where one lucky winner receives a grand prize including a trip of their choice valued at up to $1,140 or one of the weekly prizes to popular destinations: Napa Valley, Las Vegas, Anaheim and Phoenix.
Beginning on July 14, 2010, for a limited time of 4 weeks, guests can submit their best travel photo for the Share Your Pic, Win a Trip photo contest, either through Shell Vacations’ online photo gallery or the Shell Vacations Twitter account (@SVHResorts). Photographers can compete in talent with their favorite images of envious vacation hot spots. The winning photos will be chosen based on content, frame, creativity, color and overall aesthetic for the exclusive grand prize, “Photographers Dream Prize Package,” which includes:
The Cannon Pixma Photo Printer (valued at $300)
Kodak 7” Digital Photo Frame P730 (valued at $80)
Camera tripod (valued at $20)
Photo printer paper (valued at $15)
$50 gift card to Shutterfly (valued at $50)
3-night stay at winner’s choice of any Shell Vacations Hospitality resort (valued at approximately $300 to $675 depending on the resort selected by winner; some restrictions apply, please see rules.
And, there are more prizes for wanderlust dreamers sulking at home. Contestants who submit photos to the Shell Vacations’ Twitter account will be entered to win in weekly giveaway prizes, announced each Wednesday.
2 nights at Desert Rose (value $250), Las Vegas, Nevada
2 nights at Vino Bello (value $450), Napa Valley, Calif.
2 nights at Legacy Golf Resort (Value $400), Phoenix, Ariz.
2 nights at Peacock Suites (Value $400), Anaheim, Calif.
By submitting photos through Twitter, participants will agree to the rules of the contest.
“We consistently receive incredible photos from travelers at our properties and others across the globe, and we wanted a chance to showcase this talent,” says Karen Johnson, vice president of sales and marketing for Shell Vacations Hospitality. “This is a first-time opportunity for us and the world to find out what vacationers appreciate most and find memorable about their vacations.”
For more information on the official contest rules and description for the 2010 Share Your Pic, Win a Trip photo contest, travelers can visit: OFFICIAL RULES WEBSITE
Canadian residents can enter a separate contest (some additional restrictions apply) and are eligible to win a prize of a 5-night stay at any Shell Vacations Hospitality managed resort (valued at $625 to $1,125 depending on the resort selected by winner; Does not include Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort, Guadalajara Plaza Express Lopez Mateos Hotel & Suites, Guadalajara Plaza Expo Hotel & Suites, Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley, Whispering Woods and Little Sweden resorts).
About Shell Vacations Hospitality Shell Vacations Hospitality offers a collection of 26 resorts, hotels and lodges ideal for family vacations, romantic getaways, retreats, reunions and business trips. Visitors may stay at hotels and resorts in popular destinations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada from San Francisco to Whistler. Shell Vacations Hospitality is a subsidiary of Shell Vacations LLC, a premier developer of upscale vacation ownership resorts. For more information, please visit ShellHospitality.com.
For the first time ever, Shell Vacations Hospitality Allows Travelers to Build their Own Vacation With Valuable Add-ons, Bottom-Out Resort Prices and Spacious Family-Friendly Accommodations
(Vocus/PRWEB ) May 26, 2010 — No hammers, no nails—just the internet and a sense of adventure required to build the dream vacation this summer with Shell Vacations Hospitality. This summer, Shell Vacations Hospitality hosts Build-A-Cation with Shell Vacations, which offers the lowest summer rates available with value added credits from which travelers can choose including rounds of golf, spa treatments, gasoline cards and dinner for the family. Resort rates begin as low as $71 per night at favorite destinations including Hawaii, Ontario, Napa Valley and San Francisco. For additional nights booked, travelers earn up to three value-added options for their package at select resorts.
Upon booking a room at any participating resort, Shell Vacations Hospitality will then give travelers a choice of add-ons at no additional cost. For example, golfers can stay at Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix, Ariz. for as little as $71 per night and then choose an add-on:
a free round of golf
$25 spa credit
$25 food and beverage credit
$25 Visa™ gift card
Or, travelers who book a stay at a San Antonio property for as low as $83 per night can choose to receive any of the following valuable add-ons:
$25 Visa™ Gift Card (delivered upon check-out)
$25 Gas Card (delivered upon check-out)
BBQ Package with Texas-style BBQ sauces, bag of match light charcoal, apron, marinade and seasoning
And, the first 25 reservations made before May 31, 2010, will receive an exclusive coupon good for a free one-night stay at any Shell Vacations Hospitality resort! Coupon is only valid for a future reservation within one year of the original departure date. Two-night minimum stay is required. This special is based on availability, with black-out dates and restrictions applicable. The first 25 reservations booked must provide a valid email to receive their coupon, which will be provided after the original departure date. Participating resorts and available value-added packages can be viewed at http://shellhospitality.com/buildacation.html
“In these tough economic times, we are hearing a constant cry for more value and lower costs,” says Karen Johnson, vice president of sales and marketing for Shell Vacations Hospitality. “We are constantly looking for ways to help families enjoy their summer vacation on their own terms. This year, that means helping families save money and get more.”
Participating resorts and value-added packages can be viewed at http://shellhospitality.com/buildacation.html. All Build-A-Cation packages must be created and booked by August 31, 2010. All reservations are subject to availability and blackout dates. Learn more about Shell Vacations Hospitality at www.ShellHospitality.com.
About Shell Vacations Hospitality:
Shell Vacations Hospitality offers a collection of 26 resorts, hotels and lodges ideal for family vacations, romantic getaways, retreats, reunions and business trips. Visitors may stay at hotels and resorts in popular destinations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada from San Francisco to Whistler. Shell Vacations Hospitality is a subsidiary of Shell Vacations LLC, a premier developer of upscale vacation ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.ShellHospitality.com
Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii (May 6, 2010) – Expedia® travelers have ranked Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy among the world’s best hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select™ list. The list formally recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value. The full list represents only a small percentage of the world’s top hotels from the more than 110,000 hotel properties offered on Expedia.
“Delivering our guests superior service is a top priority at Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy,” said Karen Johnson, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Shell Vacations Hospitality. “We are pleased that our efforts have been acknowledged by Expedia travelers and look forward to extending our high level of service to even more guests.”
The 2010 Expedia Insiders’ Select™ list is compiled based on the more than one million Traveler Opinions hotel reviews collected by Expedia, combined with a value rating and the local market expertise of more than 400 Expedia employees in local markets worldwide, resulting in an easy-to-browse list that provides travelers with a powerful way to find the perfect hotel using the trusted insight of other travelers like them. The list showcases the diverse selection of travel destinations and hotel properties.
Shell Vacations Hospitality offers a collection of 26 resorts, hotels and lodges ideal for family vacations, romantic getaways, retreats, reunions and business trips. Visitors may stay at hotels and resorts in popular destinations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada from San Francisco to Whistler. Shell Vacations Hospitality is a subsidiary of Shell Vacations LLC, a premier developer of upscale vacation ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.ShellHospitality.com.
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